calcigˈerous adjective

Containing lime

calcium antagonist or calcium blocker noun

A drug preventing the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle, used in the treatment of angina and high blood pressure

calcium carbide noun

A grey solid chemical compound, CaC₂, used in the production of acetylene

calcium carbonate noun

An insoluble chemical compound, CaCO₃, found naturally in limestone and chalk, and used in the production of lime and cement

calcium chloride noun

A white crystalline compound, CaCl₂, used as a de-icer and dehydrating agent

calcium hydroxide noun

A white powder made by adding water to lime and used in the production of plaster and cement, slaked lime

calcium oxide noun

A white chemical compound, CaO, used in producing other calcium compounds and in agriculture to reduce acidity in soil (also calx, lime or quicklime)

calcium phosphate noun

A mineral salt essential in the formation of bones and teeth in animals, and for the healthy growth of plants

calcium sulphate noun

A white crystalline solid, CaSO₄, occurring naturally as gypsum, used to make plaster of Paris and paint